Hidden Gem Anime Series To Enjoy: ‘Wakakozake’

A few years ago, I stumbled upon the English translated version of Wakakozake via Comixology, and loved it. I just consumed the volume of manga and thought it was perfect for foodies and slice-of-life lovers. When the pandemic came, I found myself at home with more time on my hands and reread many old favorites and comfort reads across genres including manga. When rereading the manga, I did remember that there was a anime adaptation for the series that perfectly fit in the bite sized anime category for my palate that was too good not to share!

What is it About: The tagline from the manga tells us: “A 26-year-old Who Enjoys Herself at Bars Alone, Eating And Drinking.” The anime follows the outings of Murasaki Wakako, a 26-year-old Office worker who loves finding new places to eat at after a long day at work. Delicious food and drink is KING in her book and finding that perfect pairing of the food she wants to eat and the perfect accompanying drink makes the search all worth it. When that magical moment happens, when she’s achieved this feat, a very happy sound of “PSHUUU” leaves her lips. That’s it. That’s the anime. Just an anime of Wakako venturing out and being the foodie I wish I could be and reminding me in my heart of what eating inside restaurants was like before the chicken and cheese panni hit the world. It reminded me of the solo dolo adventures I loved taking by myself as a college student. I’d just explore different local places after hitting up a museum or …